Monday, December 21, 2009
Fix Your Slow Internet Connection with Internet Connection Repair
Many of your Windows PC's often infected by spyware and malware. Computers that are infected by the malware will affect the internet connection.When you install the Windows Update or Service Pack will also affect the Internet settings and slow your connection .
Anti spyware programs can clean up your Windows from these spywares, but unfortunately lack the ability to repair your affected internet connection. Even worse, the removal process can cause your internet connection to stop working or become very slow . No doubt that this kind of problem is difficult to handle for an average computer user
It would be very difficult to fix the problem manually internet connection in Windows XP and Vista if caused by the problems above.
Internet Connection Repair (IRC) is a freeware program that can help you to repair Internet connection problems in Windows XP and Vista. This can automatically diagnose and fix your problem.
Features
- Diagnose and automatically repair the most common Internet connection issues
- Solve complex connection issues by providing easy step by step instructions for problems that can not be solved automatically
- Fix problems often associated with removal of spyware / adware or uninstall of the network and firewall software
- Repair registry and Winsock settings for XP and Vista
- Pinpoint issues and direct you to the right support contact for further assistance
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
How to Troubleshoot XP and Vista Network Problems
Network-connection problems are extremely annoying. A step-by-step approach needed to solve this . Before repairing Registry for the many times or throwing your router into the trash,go through this network-troubleshooting checklist:
- Disable your software firewall temporarily. It may sounds crazy, but mostly the firewall may blocking your network connection.Many third-party antivirus programs, such as Trend Micro's PCCillin or Norton AntiVirus, include built-in firewalls. You may not realize that you installed the firewall component when you installed the antivirus software, and now that firewall is getting in the way of connectivity on your home network. Even if the firewall has worked flawlessly for months, a small configuration change or automatic update could have caused a problem. At least twice this year,Windows XP users Software's ZoneAlarm personal firewall have lost its internet connectivity due to a Windows update. It's true that patches can introduce problems with firewalls, but subsequent fixes may solve this.
- Pinging:-The ping command is the basic tool for testing TCP/IP connectivity. It sends a special packet (called ICMP Echo) to a particular IP address and looks for a reply. If everything is working right, the reply comes back. If not, the ping times out in a few seconds. By default, the ping command repeats the process four times. When ping fails, you’ll see one of these error messages:Request timed out|Unknown host <name> or Ping request could not find host <name>|Destination host unreachable.To fix a corrupted TCP/IP Installation on Windows XP, follow the steps in this Microsoft Knowledge Base article
- Check your physical connection. Ensure the router, modem, and other network devices are properly plugged in and powered on. Are the network cables between PC and router still connected firmly?
- Renew your connection. To reconnect quickly, click Start, Run in XP (or press the Windows key in Vista), type ipconfig /renew, and press Enter.
- Do your firmware and drivers updation promptly. Routers and network adapters makers may be caught unawares by patches to operating systems .But the vendors often issue firmware or driver updates that fix the problems. Check the support pages of your router and adapter manufacturers' sites for updates.
- Sometimes we unknowingly change the configuration settings of our routers and network connections. You may not remember that you turned on your router's MAC filtering, but doing so could have blocked all of your devices from connecting, just the same. So return to default settings may helps.
- Please remember, it's always best to change settings one at a time and observe the results of the change before making any other alterations to your system. If you don't see an obvious way to return your hardware and software to their default settings, you may have to uninstall and reinstall the device or program to regain its original settings
Read more
How to troubleshoot home networking in Windows XP
Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
Friday, November 14, 2008
Repair Your Internet Connection With WinSockFix
Sometimes you may encounter Internet connection problems after removing network related software, Adware or after registry clean-up or improper uninstall of firewall applications or other tools that modify the XP network and Winsock settings .WinSockFix will offer a last resort if your Internet connection is corrupted due to removed or invalid registry entries.
It can create a registry backup of your current settings, so it is fairly safe to use.
The Winsockfix Utility will:
· Detect your current Operating System
· Release the IP address, taking you "Offline"
· Reset the TCP stack using Netsh.exe (Windows XP only)
· Delete the current Registry TCP and Winsock Values
· Import new "Working" Registry Values
· Backup any Current "Hosts" file
· Replace the "Hosts" file with a default one
· Reboot the Computer
1.) Download WinsockFix.
2.) Run WinsockFix.exe.
4.) Click the Fix button
SysReq:Win 9x/ME/2K/XP |Freeware|1.4MB
Thursday, October 2, 2008
BitMeter II
If you have a broadband connection at home with a data transfer limit and the ISP charges extra money for every byte of data that you download / upload beyond the limit specified in the monthly plan, then you definitely need BitMeter for keeping a track of your internet bandwidth usage.
Bitmeter allows you to visually monitor your Internet connection by displaying a scrolling graph that shows your upload and download speed over time.Features include: Graphical and numerical displays of historical data, Web interface, alerts, stopwatch, calculator, transparent/float/click-through modes, 36-page help file, audio notifications, configurable color-schemes and many other options.
If you want to see historical data you can use the Statistics window to see what's been going on over the last few hours, days or weeks.The data shown in each of the graphs is also available numerically, and can be exported to a spreadsheet for detailed analysis.
There is also a handy calculator for working out how long a download will take, or how much you can transfer in a given time. It includes an on-screen Stopwatch, which can be configured to display all sorts of information such as upload and download totals, and average, maximum and minimum speeds.In the ISP Restrictions screen just enter details of your monthly quota(if your ISP fixed a download quota each month), and BitMeter will warn you when you approach your limit
Features
Saturday, May 31, 2008
StayAlive Pro 3.0.2.099
StayAlive Pro is freeware windows 95/98/NT/2000/2003/XP program that simulates Internet activity so you don't get disconnected from your ISP. Features: Works with modem, adsl or cable connections; Simulates Internet activity through HTTP or PING; Nag window removing (when ISP informs you that you are inactive too long); HTTP proxy support; Disconnect at specific time.
Features:
- Simulating Internet activity through HTTP or PING
- Access sites from the list random or sequential
- Period between activities can be random or fixed
- Nag window removing (when ISP informs you that you are inactive too long)
- Automatically start/stop activity when online/offline (DialUp)
- Automatically start activity when program starts
- Automatically start the program with Windows
- Always on top
- HTTP proxy support
- Stop simulating activity at specific time
- Disconnect at specific time
- Skin support
Sys Req:Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista | Freeware | 649 KB
Friday, April 18, 2008
Speed Up Your Connection, Step-By-Step Guide
Please note this is not for dial-up connections. Your computer must be on a Broadband Cable or DSL internet connection in order for our free internet speed increasing software utilities and settings to work their magic .
Step One-Clean up your PC:
1. Use new updated AV and Anti-Spyware to clean Virus, Malware, Adware, especially Spyware coz Spyware kill your speed.
2. Use something like Ccleaner or Windows Washer to clean up all "crap" thing.
Read more How to Stop Hijackers & Spyware Infections, And other malware Spyware ,Virus Symptoms &Cure Virus/Malware/Spyware Preliminary Removal Instructions
Step Two -DISABLED UNNECESSARY SERVICE:
Automatic Updates
Computer Browser
Error Reporting Service
Help and Support
NVidia Display Driver Help
Protected storage
Remote Registry
Secondary Logon
Task Scheduler
Indexing Service (ALREADY)
Messenger (ALREADY)
Routing and Remote Access (ALREADY)
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing (ALREADY)
Performance Logs and Alerts (ALREADY)
To disable these services:
- Go to Start and then Run and type “services.msc”
- Doubleclick on the service you want to change
- Change the startup type to ‘Disable”
More Details Here
Step Three - Internet Speed Software: First let’s get the necessary Tools and Utilities needed to complete the steps in these instructions. Download them to your desktop for easy access when we’re ready to use them.
- FireFox - If you already have Firefox, you can skip downloading the Firefox browser. But if not, you’ve been missing out on faster smarter web browsing. We’re going to change that NOW - You Need to Get Firefox with Google Toolbar
- FireTune - We’ll need this free software component to optimize the FireFox browser for maximum speed, security, and smarter browing. Get FireTune Here.
- Lvllord patch - We’ll use this patch to increase the number of TCP connections (don’t worry if you don’t know TCPs from ABCs - Just follow the steps) Download the free Lvllord patch.
- SG TCP Optimizer - The last Internet speed software we’ll need is the SG TCP Optimizer utility from SpeedGuide. Download SG TCP Optimizer
Step Four - Time for the Optimization Steps
Part 1 - Modify LAN Properties
- Go to Start > Network Connections.
- Right Click > Properties on your main internet connection.
- Make the following changes: Unselect everything except "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)"
Part 2 - Run the Lvllords patch
With WinXP Service Pack 2, Microsoft limited TCP connections to 10. Running the Lvllords patch will add more TCP connections and increase your speed.
- Extract the patch and run it (see example):
- Change the limit - Press "C" and set it to 100.
- Press "Y". You’ll then be presented with with a Windows XP message saying that your original files are being replaced. Click "Ignore" or "Cancel" for that window, and choose "Yes" when asked for confirmation
- If the Lvllords patch was successfully executed, you’ll get a ‘SUCCESS’ message.
- Exit and reboot your computer.
Step Five - Perform the SG TCP Optimization
Now it’s time to use the SG TCP optimizer you downloaded from SpeedGuide. This program modifies and optimizes the system registry, increasing your internet connection speed. Here’s how you do it.
- Choose your connection speed (mine is 2Mb). Then, scroll down and select ‘Optimal Settings’. Next, click on ‘Apply Changes’. You’ll be presented with a window similar to the one below:
- Click OK, and then and click "Yes" to reboot your computer.
Step Six- Run FireTune
Assuming that you’re already using FireFox, or have downloaded and installed it per Step 1.
- Install FireTune. After installation and before proceeding, Click on ‘Create backup configuration’.
- Choose the settings based on your needs and computer configuration. Check out the other two tabs - ‘Other Optimizations’ & ‘Other Useful Settings’ as well.
- Now Click ‘Tune It’ (the FireFox browser should NOT be open).
Step Seven - That’s it!
You’ve completed optimizing your internet browser and connection settings
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Test Your Internet Connection Speed
4Mbps, 8Mbps, 12Mbps, 16Mbps, 24Mbps, are all Internet connection speeds that ISPs (Internet Service Providers) love to dazzle you with, to try and entice you to join them.In reality its not possible to get these speeds as there are lots of other factors which come into play.
You could be using your network connection at work, or at home using a dial-up modem, ISDN connection, a cable modem, or a digital subscriber line (DSL).It doesn’t matter if you have high speed broadband or a dial-up Internet connection, an Internet speed test can help determine if you’re really getting the speeds that you are paying for.
Here are some links which help you to test the Internet Connection Speed.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Repair a Broken Internet Connection
Another common problem experienced by Windows XP users
is a malfunctioning Internet connection. There are several
reasons why this occurs—and just as many remedies.
Temporarily Disable Your Software Firewall
Sometimes a software firewall like ZoneAlarm or Norton
Personal Firewall can experience a digital “hiccup” that interferes
with the way it monitors and manages your Internet connection.
Common symptoms of this problem include a suddenly slow
Internet connection,Web pages that stall or are unresponsive, or
the complete inability to access the Internet.To determine if your
firewall is the cause of your problems, you can temporarily
disable it as follows:
1. Right-click the icon for your firewall, which is usually
located in the lower-right corner of Windows near the clock.
2. Select the Stop All Internet Activity option 3. Try connecting to the Internet. If you are successful, then restart your firewall by right-clicking its icon near the Windows clock and selecting Enable or Restore. If the firewall’s icon is not there, then you must manually restart the program by doing the following:
a. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
b. Click All Programs.
c. Select the folder containing the name of your firewall software.
For example, if you use ZoneAlarm, then select the Zone Labs
folder.
d. Click the shortcut to launch the program.
4. If re-enabling your firewall causes your Internet connection to
malfunction again, then it is likely that your firewall is corrupted and
must be reinstalled by following the steps below. This requires its
original installation CD-ROM or its digital installer and license key.
a. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
b. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, your Start
menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then
select the Control Panel.)
c. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
d. A window opens. Scroll down the list until you see the name of
your firewall.
e. Click the name of your firewall, and then click the Remove
button on its right. If a message pops up and asks you if you
want to uninstall the program, click the Yes button.
f. After the firewall is successfully removed, reinstall it by using its
CD-ROM or installer program.
Reboot Your Modem, Your Router, or Both .Sometimes a malfunctioning Internet connection can be caused by an error in computer hardware such as a cable or DSL modem or a router.To correct any problems with these devices, you must reboot them as follows:
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of your modem and router. An alternate method is to use the tip of a pencil to push the small resetbutton located at the rear of the modem or router. 3. The lights on the front of your modem or router go dark.Wait 30
seconds, and then plug the power cord back in. This causes the lights on the front of the modem or router to begin blinking rapidly in a particular pattern.Wait for an additional 30 seconds, and then restart your computer.
Use ipconfig
If temporarily disabling your firewall or rebooting your hardware didn’t get you back online, then there might be a problem with your IP address.To resolve this issue, you must use a program called ipconfig. Here’s how:
1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
2. Click Run.
3. A window will open.Type cmd in the blank, and then click the OK
button or press the Enter key.
4. A command window opens.Type ipconfig /flushdns and then press the Enter key. 5. Type ipconfig /release and press the Enter key.
6. Type ipconfig /renew and press the Enter key.
7. Close the command window by clicking the X button in the upperright corner.
Reinstall TCP/IP
On rare occasions, corruption or damage can occur to the section of Windowsthat handles your Internet connection.To fix this problem, you must reinstall the TCP/IP stack, like this:
1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
2. Click Run.
3. A window opens.Type cmd in the blank, then click the OK button or press the Enter key 4. A command window opens.Type netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt
and then press the Enter key. Note
If Windows XP is not installed on your C: drive, then you must replace the C: in this command with the correct drive letter followed by 0a colon. 5. If you can successfully connect to the Internet, you may discover that this fix has altered or corrupted your antivirus program, antispyware program, software firewall, or other programs that monitor your Internet activity. In that case, you must reinstall those programs by following the steps below. This requires their original installation CD-ROMs or their digital installers and license keys.
a. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
b. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, your Start
menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then
select the Control Panel.)
c. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
d. A window opens. Scroll down the list until you see the name of
your antivirus, antispyware, or firewall program.
e. Click the name of the program, and then click the Remove
button on its right.
f. If a message pops up and asks you if you want to uninstall the
program, click the Yes button.
g. After the software has been successfully removed, reinstall it by
using its CD-ROM or its installer program.
Repair the Winsock
Another potential cause of your inability to connect to the Internet is a winsock file that has been altered or damaged by spyware or other digital threats. Fortunately, repairing the winsock is easy to do. The appropriate method of repair depends on whether you have installed a special collection of Windows security patches known as Service Pack 2. Check for it by doing the following 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. If this icon is not available, then click the Start button in the lower-left corner of
Windows and right-click My Computer.
If you can’t find the My
Computer icon anywhere, do the following:
a. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop.
b. Select Properties.
c. A window opens. Click the Desktop tab.
d. Near the bottom of the window, click the Customize Desktop
button.
e. Another window opens. On the General tab, beneath Desktop
Icons, place a checkmark next to My Computer.
f. Click the OK button.
g. You are returned to the previous screen. Click the Apply button.
h. Click the OK button.
i. The My Computer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click it.
2. Select Properties.
3. A window opens. Under the tab labeled General, look for System.
Beneath it, you should see some words identifying your version of
Windows as well as any service packs that are installed.To repair the
winsock, try the fixes in the following sections that correspond to the type of service pack you have (if any).
To repair the winsock if you have no Service Packs or have Service Pack 1:
1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
2. Click Run.
3. A window opens.Type regedit in the blank, and then click the OK
button or press the Enter key.
4. The Windows Registry Editor opens. In the left window pane, doubleclick the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key. If you can’t find
it, do the following:
a. In the left window pane of the Registry Editor, scroll to the top.
b. If any of the HKEY registry keys are open—as indicated by a
minus sign (-) on their left side—then close them by clicking
that minus sign. When a registry key has been properly closed, it
will have a plus sign (+) next to it.
c. Repeat this process for the remaining HKEY registry keys until
the only things visible in the left window pane are the five
HKEY keys
d. Double-click the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key 5. A new column of registry keys appears. Double-click System.
6. Another column of registry keys appears. Double-click
CurrentControlSet.
7. Double-click Services.
8. A long list of registry keys appears. Scroll down until you see Winsock
and then right-click it and select Delete 9. You are asked to confirm the deletion. Click the Yes button.
10. Repeat this procedure to delete the Winsock2 registry key.
11. Exit the Registry Editor by clicking the X button in the upper-right corner.
12. Shut down your computer and restart it.
13. After returning to Windows, click the Start button in the lower-left corner.
14. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, your Start menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then select the Control Panel.)
15. If the Control Panel is in category view, click the Network and Internet Connections category, and then click the Network Connections icon. If the Control Panel is in classic view, simply double-click the Network Connections icon.
16. In the right window pane, right-click the name of your network
connection.
17. Select Properties.
18. A window opens. Click the Install button 19. Another window opens. Click the Protocol icon, and then click the Add button.
20. Under the Network Protocol heading, click Microsoft IPv6 Developer Edition (unless your version of Windows is configured differently, in which case you might see the words Microsoft TCP/IP version 6).
21. Click the Have Disk button.
22. Another window opens. In the box below Copy Manufacturer’s Files From, type C:\Windows\inf (unless Windows XP is installed in
another location, in which case, replace C: with a different drive letter followed by a colon) 23. Click the OK button. 24. A new window opens. Under the Network Protocol heading, click
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the OK button.
25. A moment later, you are returned to one of the previous windows. Click the Close button.
26. Shut down your computer and restart it.
27. If you can successfully connect to the Internet, you may discover that this fix has altered or corrupted your antivirus program, antispyware program, software firewall, or other programs that monitor your Internet activity. In that case, you must reinstall those programs by following the steps below. This requires their original installation CD-ROMs or their digital installers and license keys.
a. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
b. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, your Start
menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then
select the Control Panel.)
c. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
d. A window opens. Scroll down the list until you see the name of
your antivirus, antispyware, or firewall program.
e. Click the name of the program, and then click the Remove
button on its right.
f. If a message pops up and asks you if you want to uninstall the
program, click the Yes button.
g. After the software has been successfully removed, reinstall it by
using its CD-ROM or its installer program.
To repair the winsock if you have Service Pack 2:
1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
2. Click Run.
3. A window opens.Type cmd in the blank, and then click the button
labeled OK or press the Enter key.
4. A command window opens.Type netsh winsock reset and then press the Enter key. This restores your winsock to its
original, default configuration 5. Shut down your computer and restart it.
6. If you can successfully connect to the Internet, you may discover that this fix has altered or corrupted your antivirus program, antispyware program, software firewall, or other programs that monitor your Internet activity. In that case, you must reinstall those programs by following the steps below. This requires their original installation CD-ROMs or their digital installers and license keys.
a. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
b. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, your Start
menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then
select the Control Panel.)
c. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
d. A window opens. Scroll down the list until you see the name of
your antivirus, antispyware, or firewall program.
e. Click the name of the program, and then click the button on its
right labeled Remove.
f. If a message pops up and asks you if you want to uninstall the
program, click the Yes button.
g. After the software has been successfully removed, reinstall it by
using its CD-ROM or its installer program.
To restore the Winsock layers, there are third party tools like WinSockXPFix and LSPFix
Use the System File Checker
Yet another possible cause of your Internet woes is corruption that has occurred in Windows’ critical system files. By using a program called System File
Checker, you can search for and automatically repair any of these damaged files.
Here’s how:
1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.
2. Click Run.
3. A window opens.Type sfc /scanow in the blank then click the OK button \press the Enter key. 4. Windows scans your computer to determine whether or not your
system files are corrupted. If any files need to be replaced, a message may pop up and ask you to insert your Windows XP CD-ROM. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. If repairs are made, your damaged files may be overwritten by older versions. As a result, some recent security updates and patches may no longer work properly. This could make your computer vulnerable to Internet threats like worms and hackers.To restore your protection, visit the Windows Update website to re-download the patches
Thursday, January 31, 2008
BeFaster 3.7
BeFaster is an internet speed up toolkit with some powerful tools. BeFaster supports AOL, Symantec PcAnyWhere, Opera, Dial-up modem, Lan, Cable Modem, xDSL, ISDN, T1, DirectPc and Cable/DSL running PPPoE. Usage is simple; you can configure settings manually or program can automatically configure them for you.
BeFaster’s super-ping tool prevents connection drops and awake suspended modems. Its live update property will make you informed about the new versions. Program offers many known and hidden settings so it`s easy to change all settings with one program.
It Optimizes Following Connection Types, Browsers:
· AOL, Opera, IE
· Symantec PcAnyWhere
· DUN
· Dial-up connections
· ISDN connections
· LAN connections
· Cable connections
· xDSL connections (ADSL, SDSL, HDSL, VDSL, IDSL)
· Wireless connections
· T1, T3 connections
· DirecPC (satellite)
connections
· Cable or xDSL that are running PPPoE
· Cable or xDSL that are running PPPoA
BeFaster has 3 powerful tools.
Super-Ping tool : It prevents connection drops (disconnections). It uses a special ping technique and sends/receives data in determined time intervals to prevent connection drops.
Ping Now function : It awakes your suspended modem up and makes your connection live. For example; think that you're surfing on the net and your browser is saying "loading page..." but when you look your modem, you see that there's not any activity on modem lights. At that time, just use Ping Now function to awake your modem and speed up your surfing...
Records function : It saves/loads customized settings to/from files. Therefore you will be able to share your custom settings with your friends or you will be able to try different combinations of custom settings by yourself.
Here are some key features of "BeFaster":
· Manual or Automatic optimization support
· Super-Ping Tool to prevent connection drops
· Ping Now Function to awake suspended modems
· Optimization for online/network gaming
· Records Function to save/load custom settings
· LiveUpdate property to check for new versions
· Mini-help files (in different languages) and English help file
· Multi-language support (over 26 languages)
· Multi-language easy setup
· Right-click menus
· Easy-to-use interface
· Error control
· Online Help support
· Safe mode support
Requirements:
· 3.75 mb free disk space
· Visual Basic 6 Runtime Files
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